Impact: Conte has been a DNP in back-to-back games due to a back injury, but even with a third one seemingly in the cards Sunday at Minnesota, the Bears have yet to rule him out. If he fails to make an appearance in Week 17, expect Brock Vereen to cover for him at free safety.

StatsLLC: Dec 21 / 12:00a ET

News: Conte was inactive for Sunday's game versus Detroit.

Impact: Conte has a back injury.

Rotowire: Dec 19 / 11:16a ET

News: Conte (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions, the Chicago Sun-Times' Adam Jahns reports.

Impact: Conte will miss a second consecutive game. Brock Vereen started in Conte's place last week and will likely do the same on Sunday.

Rotowire: Dec 18 / 12:21p ET

News: Conte (back) was limited in Thursday's practice.

Impact: For a second day in a row, Conte's practice reps were capped, which isn't surprising after a DNP in Week 15. If he's able to take the field Sunday against the Lions, he'll likely slot into his typical spot at free safety.